A-Z of this website
This A-Z index is a comprehensive guide to this website, providing details of information that can be found on the site. Each entry is linked to pages which are maintained by whichever department or partner offers that service.
As your local council we'll be involved with you through many events in your life - we'll register you when you're born, we'll be there when you go to school, some of you will work with us, we'll take away your rubbish and we'll be there to provide support if you need extra help in your life.
We work with various organisations - such as community representatives, faith organisations, the health service, police, colleges and businesses, all with the aim of making your life better.
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Walkden
Find out how Salford City Council is working to improve the quality of life for all residents in your locality.
Walks - heritage
Discover how Salford’s past helped shape its present on a unique heritage walk around the city.
Walks for health
Health walks are short organised walks, often led by trained volunteers from the local community. Designed with health in mind they can improve both physical and mental health by offering a safe, relaxed and sociable atmosphere in which to walk.
Waste disposal
These pages provide information on arrangements for rubbish and recycling facilities in Salford, including details of arrangements for cleaning streets, dealing with abandoned cars.
Water pollution
These pages provide an overview of the services provided by the city council's Pollution Control team, including air, vehicle and industrial pollution, and bonfires.
Watersports Centre
Visit our pages to find out about the Watersports Centre, the facilities available or take a virtual tour.
Weaste
Find out how Salford City Council is working to improve the quality of life for all residents in your locality.
Weaste Cemetery
Weaste is the oldest of Salford's cemeteries
Weaste cemetery and heritage trail
Weaste is the oldest of Salford’s cemeteries. Since it opened in 1857 over 332,00 interments have taken place in its 39 acres. Six of the beautiful memorial stones at Weaste have been given Grade II listed building status by English Heritage.
Webcam
There are numerous stories and legends surrounding the Ordsall Hall ghost - "The White Lady" - but one thing is certain - she has been seen by many a local. Now you can too, via the Ordsall Hall GhostCam.
Website
If you have any enquiries regarding the management of the web site our page will tell you who to contact.
Website accessibility statement
The council recognises and values the provision of information on this website in a format which is accessible to all, regardless of ability or disability.
Website service availability
Publication of internet service standards, including past performance and commitments on service availability. Whilst we intend that this service should be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it is possible that on occasion it may be unavailable for very short time periods to permit maintenance or other development activity to take place.
Weddings
Find out where you can get married in Salford, what are the legal requirements, the documents you will need to provide, as well as information on church and civil marriages.
Welcome to Salford
Information for people moving into the area, or changing their address with links to estate agents, solicitors, removals.
Welfare rights
Salford Welfare Rights and Debt Advice Service (SWRDAS) is an advice service for people living or working in the city of Salford. If you do not live or work in this area, we can put you in touch with an advice service appropriate to your needs. Advice is available in English, Urdu, Punjabi and Arabic.
What happens to the council tax I pay?
The council tax you pay goes towards the cost of providing a wide range of services to the people of Salford. Why not find out a bit more?
What's On in Salford
To find out what's going on in your area, search for future events, our What's On pages are a must.
Wheelchairs
The Wheelchair service can offer short and long term wheelchair loans, powered wheelchairs, training and repair service.
Wheelie bins - (for commercial organisations)
See our pages for information on the disposal of trade refuse.
Wheelie bins
To find out when your bins will be emptied, who to contact if your wheelie bin is stolen or not emptied, and the location of rubbish tips in Salford, visit our pages on rubbish and recycling.
Winton
Find out how Salford City Council is working to improve the quality of life for all residents in your locality.
Witness outreach service
Independent, confidential support for witnesses of crime and anti-social behaviour.
Women's suffragette
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, a famous Salfordian, became one of the most influential women in Britain. In 1903 she formed the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), whose members were later dubbed “Suffragettes”, in support of women’s suffrage – the right to vote.
Work permits
For information on work permits for children and the law.
Working in childcare
Working with children is a fast growing profession offering plenty of variety and great prospects. These pages aim to introduce the kind of roles and training available.
Worried about a child
If you are worried a child is being abused or neglected, you should call 0161 603 4500.
Worsley
Find out how Salford City Council is working to improve the quality of life for all residents in your locality.
Worsley Woods
Worsley Woods are situated in the picturesque village of Worsley and occupies around 30 hectares of countryside.
Wuu2 - What are you up to in Salford
Wuu2 is a website for young people, with information on things to do and places to go in Salford.
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